RWBY: The Laidback Hero

Chapter 6: First Lessons

Ruby: "Good morning, team KRWBY!" Name Pending.

Weiss: "What in the world is wrong with you?"

Ruby:  "Now that you're awake, we can officially begin our first order of business."

Weiss: "Excuse me?"

Yang: "Decorating!"

Weiss: "What?!, Y/n, you got up before me?"

Y/n: yeah, after yang Threw my bed.

Yang: I had to encourage him to get up!

Blake: "We still have to unpack....Aaaand clean."

Weiss does not look enthusiastic, especially when Ruby knocks her back again with the blow of her whistle. Y/n yawns.

Ruby: "Aaaalright! Weiss, Y/n, Blake, Yang, and their fearless leader Ruby have begun their first mission!" (raises her fist into the air) "Banzai!"

Ruby with Blake and Yang: "Banzai!"

Y/n: yeah...Banzai...

As everyone girls up the room. Y/n is sleeping on the wall. 

The beds are cramped together in the center of the floor.

Weiss: "This isn't going to work."

Blake: "It is a bit cramped."

Yang: "Maybe we should ditch some of our stuff..."

Y/n: "I mean... it looks.... okay?"

Ruby: "Or we could ditch the beds... and replace them with bunk beds!"

Weiss: "Umm, that sounds incredibly dangerous."

Yang: "And super-awesome!"

Blake: "It does seem efficient."

Weiss: "Well, we should put it to a vote!"

Ruby: "I think we just did."

To the sounds of three dings and a single buzz, Blake thumbs up the idea, Yang makes a double-rocker gesture, y/n sighs and gives a thumbs up and Weiss angrily curls her fists at her side. Decided, they rush at the beds, where sounds of jackhammering and sawing are heard until they gather back at the front of the room.

Ruby: "Objective: Complete!"

While Weiss' bed is simply on the ground next to her art and luggage, Blake's bed is next to her books, which are used to raise Yang's bed over it by placing the novels on the posts, and Ruby's is hanging from ropes on the ceiling with a blanket used as a tent over it. Y/n has a bed in the middle.

Yang: why aren't you bunking?

Y/n: because Ruby is too loud, Blake is, Too Blake Weiss is too bossy and you.

Yang; I know I'm awesome! So, we can share a bed.

Y/n: no, no we can not. I'll just sleep in my—

Yang fires a shot from her gauntlet as his bed explodes. His hair flickers and then goes back to normal as he sighs.

Y/n: ....bed...

Yang: good! We're bedmates!

Ruby: "Allllright! Our second order of business iiiiiiiis...!" ( Ruby Takes a Fat L) "Classes... "Now, we have a few classes together today. At 9, we've got to be-"

Weiss: "What?! Did you say 9 o'clock?"

Ruby: "Uuuum..."

Weiss: "It's 8:55, you dunce!"

Y/n: Boom, Roasted.

Weiss is the first rushing out of the room and down the hall, the members of KRWBY and JNPR peeking out from their doorways to look at her go.

Ruby: (flabbergasted until she decides:) "To class!"

Ruby runs out, followed by Yang, and Blake.

Y/n: what a drag...

Jaune Arc: "Class...?"

Jaune loses his balance and ends up toppling Nora Valkyrie, Pyrrha Nikos, and Lie Ren on top of him. He manages to get out from under them and start dashing.

Jaune: "We're gonna be late!"

In the courtyard, Professor Ozpin and Glynda Goodwitch watch the two teams hurry through the school. Glynda looks at her watch, and Ozpin simply sips his coffee.

Ozpin: Gosh Darn Kids...

Port: "Monsters! Deeeemons... Prowlers of the night! Yes, the creatures of Grimm have many names, but I merely refer to them as prey! Ha-ha!"

The members of KRWBY, seated on the front row, are in varying stages of interest; Blake and Yang are sitting up and paying attention, Weiss is taking notes, and Ruby has her head propped in her hand as she takes a quick nap until she is woken back up by Port's bad joke, which receives a cricket-filled silence as a result.

Port: "Uhhhh... And you shall too, upon graduating from this prestigious academy! Now, as I was saying: Vale, as well as the other three kingdoms, are safe havens in an otherwise treacherous world! Our planet is absolutely teeming with creatures that would love nothing more than to tear you to pieces! And that's where we come in. Huntsmen! Huntresses..."

He gives Yang a wink, which she groans uncomfortably at

"Individuals who have sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves! From what, you ask? Why, the very world!"

Student: (raises his fist) "Ayyyy-yep!"

Y/n: SSSSSSH!

Port: "That is what you are training to become. But first: A story. A tale of a young, handsome man... Me! When I was a boy..."

His words fade into the background (and a series of "blah"s) when Weiss notices Ruby is very focused on penciling the paper in front of her.

Port: "...Despite smelling of cabbages, my grandfather was a wise man. 'Peter', he told me..."

The speech evolves into more "blah"s as Ruby chuckles at her creation and shows it to her teammates: a ball-with-limbs-and-a-head drawing of the teacher with stink lines coming from him and "Professor Poop" written underneath. Ruby blows a quick raspberry. Blake and Yang laugh, but Weiss looks annoyed.

Port: "Ah-heh-hem!" (he waits until he has their attention again) "In the end, the Beowolf was no match for my sheer tenacity, and I returned to my village with the beast in captivity and my head held high, celebrated as a hero!"

The teacher takes a bow as Weiss slowly gets more and more frustrated with Ruby's antics.

Port: "The moral of this story? A true Huntsman must be honorable!"

Ruby is balancing an apple on a book with her pencil held only by her finger while making a silly face.

Port: "A true Huntsman must be dependable!"

Ruby and Y/n have fallen asleep again in the first class of the year.

Port: "A true Huntsman must be strategic, well-educated, and wise!"

Ruby is not-so-subtly picking her nose, much to Weiss' building anger.

Port: "So, who among you believes themselves to be the embodiment of these traits?"

Weiss: (still angry, she raises her hand) "I do, sir!"

Port: "Well, then, let's find out!" (he turns to gesture at the glowing red eyes surrounded by shadow shaking the cage that traps it) "Step forward, and face your opponent!"

Y/n's eyes open. A smirk creeps along his face. 

Y/n: Weiss is fighting? Interesting~ 

Blake Belladonna: (waving a small flag saying "KRWBY") "Fight well!"

Ruby Rose : "Yeah, represent Teeeeam KRWBY!"

Weiss Schnee :"Ruby! I'm trying to focus!"

Ruby:"Oh, um... Sorry..."

Port: "Allllright! "Let the match... begin!"

The professor swings down and breaks the lock, dropping the cage door and revealing the Boarbatusk inside, which immediately charges at Weiss. She uses Myrtenaster to deflect its attack and roll to the side, readying herself for its next move. The Grimm stands a distance away from its enemy, studying her.

Port: "Ha-ha! Wasn't expecting that, were you?"

Ruby: "Hang in there, Weiss!"

Weiss is now speeding towards the oncoming Boarbatusk, sticking her blade straight at its skull until they meet and Myrtenaster is trapped in the beast's tusks. Weiss is still hanging on to the hilt, and is tossed around as she struggles to get the rapier back.

Port: "Bold, new approach. I like it!"

Ruby: "Come on, Weiss, show it who's boss!"

Weiss turns to glare at Ruby, only for the Boarbatusk to turn its head and rip the sword from her grip. Myrtenaster lands far away from its master, who is knocked back by the creature's tusks.

Port: "Oh-ho! Now what will you do without your weapon?"

Weiss looks up just in time to see the Boarbatusk charge again, rolling out of the way just in time to avoid getting trampled and make it crash into a desk. Weiss rushes at her sword and slides to get it back in her hand.

Ruby: "Weiss! Go for its belly! There's no armor underneath-"

Weiss: (turning to Ruby) "Stop telling me what to do!"

Ruby looks hurt at Weiss' rebuttal. Meanwhile, the Boarbatusk leaps into the air and rolls into a ball, spinning rapidly in the air and landing on the ground, consistently gaining speed until it launches itself at Weiss. It comes closer and closer, but Weiss activates one of her blue-white circles and blocks the roll, leaping up into the now-black snowflake symbol and turning it blue again so she can drive the blade into the Boarbatusk's stomach. It squeals and falls silent while Weiss gasps in relief.

Port: "Bravo! Bra-vo! It appears we are indeed in the presence of a True Huntress! I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today. Be sure to cover the assigned readings, and... stay vigilant! Class dismissed!"

Weiss glares and turns away, walking hurriedly to the exit past her teammates.

Jaune Arc: (watching her leave) "Sheesh, what's with her?"

The remaining members of Team KRWBY look at each other with the same question.

Weiss is still storming off, but Ruby turns a corner and manages to catch up with her.

Ruby: "Weiss!"

Weiss: (turning around) "What?"

Ruby: "What's wrong with you? Why are you being-?"

Weiss: "What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you? You're supposed to be a leader, and all you've been so far is a nuisance!"

Ruby: (scoffs) "What did I do?"

Weiss: "That's just it - you've done nothing to earn your position! Back in the forest, you acted like a child, and you've only continued to do so!"

Ruby: "Weiss, where is this coming from? What happened to all the talk about 'working together'? I thought you believed in acting as a team."

Weiss: "Not a team led by you. I've studied and trained. And quite frankly, I deserve better." (Weiss turns her back to Ruby, trying to reach out but dropping her hand with the following words, Weiss doesn't want to hear her excuses)

"Ozpin made a mistake." 

Weiss walks away

Ozpin: (standing right behind a surprised Ruby with a coffee in one hand and his cane in the other) "Hmm... Now that didn't seem to go very well."

Ruby: "Is she right? Did you make a mistake?"

Ozpin: (laughing slightly) "That remains to be seen."

The full moon shines over the green lights of Beacon, and in the room of Team KRWBY, the door opens and Weiss' shadow is seen against the hall's light. Blake is sleeping under the covers, Yang is spread out on her bed and snoring, as She Bear Hugs A sleeping Y/n. Who's in his PJs, and when Weiss lifts the blanket of Ruby's tent, she finds the occupant with her head resting on notes, a pencil in her hand, and open books all around her. Weiss, looking amazed at Ruby's determination, clears her throat and gently shakes the other girl awake, who takes a second to regain consciousness and start flailing in surprise.'

Ruby: "Weiss! I-I was studying, and then I fell asleep! I'm sorry..."

Weiss places a hand over Ruby's mouth and puts a finger to her own so Ruby understands the need for lowering her voice. Weiss looks near Ruby's pillow and spots an empty Beacon coffee mug.

Weiss: (lowering her hand) "How do you take your coffee?"

Ruby: "I... I don't..."

Weiss: (getting irritated) "Answer the question!"

Ruby: "Uhh, cream and five sugars!"

Weiss: (sighs) "Don't move." (she ducks under to her own bed and comes up a moment later with a fresh cup, offering it to Ruby) "Here."

Ruby: "Um... Thanks, Weiss."

Weiss: "Ruby, I think you have what it takes to be a good leader. Just know that I am going to be the best teammate you'll ever have!" Good luck studying!"

Weiss: ducks under, only to come up and point at one of Ruby's papers

"That's wrong, by the way, even Y/n knows that)"

And disappears again. Until Weiss speaks up once more

Weiss: "Hey, Ruby?"

Ruby: "Uh-huh?"

Weiss: "I always wanted bunk beds as a kid."

End of Chapter 7